Cure Dystonia Now

Organization Overview

Cure Dystonia Now is located in Melville, NY. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cure Dystonia Now is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Cure Dystonia Now generated $180.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $527.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Cure Dystonia Now has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $698,124. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FOUNDATION WILL RAISE MONEY AND USE THAT MONEY TO HELP ADVANCE RESEARCH FOR MORE AND/OR IMPROVED TREATMENTS FOR THOSE AFFLICTED WITH DYSTONIA, AND SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CURE THE DISORDER. IT WILL ALSO HELP SUPPORT THE NEEDS AND WELL-BEING OF AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE FOUNDATION WILL LIKELY TEAM UP WITH AND SUPPORT OTHER DYSTONIA CHARITIES, SUCH AS TYLER'S HOPE AND THE DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESERACH FOUNDATION IN ITS EFFORTS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH FOR MORE AND/OR IMPROVED TREATMENTS AND ULTIMATELY A CURE. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE FOUNDATION WILL LIKELY FUND INDIVIDUAL DRUG STUDIES IN THIS REGARD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION IS PRESENTLY WORKING WITH SEVERAL OF THE PREEMINENT SCIENTISTS IN THE FIELD OF DYSTONIA, WHO COMPRISE OUR MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL (MSAC). THE MSAC CONDUCTS PEER-REVIEW OF RESEARCH APPLICATIONS, SETS THE DIRECTION OF RESEARCH AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD FOR FUNDING RESEARCH. THE FOUNDATION ALSO TEAMED UP WITH DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (DMRF) TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH TOWARD IMPROVED DYSTONIA TREATMENT OPTIONS AND ULTIMATELY A CURE. IN 2021, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED THREE GRANTS (1)"GENETIC MODIFIERS OF PENETRANCE IN DYTI DYSTONIA", AND (2) "STRIATAL MICROCIRCUIT DEFECTS IN DYTI DYSTONIA AND (3) DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marc Miller
Co-President, Treasurer
$0
Sidney Miller
Vice President
$0
Robin Miller
Co-President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$20,598
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$163,343
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,858
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$183,941
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $35
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$3,264
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $180,712

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Cure Dystonia Now has awarded $120,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: PERFORM RESEARCH FOR MORE TREATMENTS AND ULTIMATELY A CURE FOR DYSTONIA.

$70,000

EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: PERFORM RESEARCH AND UNDERSTANDING NEURONAL DYSFUNCTION IN DYT1 DYSTONIA USING AN UNBIASED PROTEOMICS APPROACH AND HUMAN INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS.

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Cure Dystonia Now has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bradley Spenser Parlo Charitable Foundation Inc

Garden City, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$500
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